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IWC 3878 Spitfire From ZF factory
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mydnytrydr
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- 25/9/09
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For all you undecided out there,..here is one more:
......this qualifies as "watch porn"...:hypnotized:
Guys, I got my qc pics. As you might notice, the DW has a little misalignment at 26/25/24 and 31/30/29. However, everything else is just perfect, so I am going to accept. 
Yes, exactly my thoughts
I think it is hard for the factory to get every number lined up perfectly, it also depends on the angle you look at it, lol. I don't know if anyone noticed, but the leather version is only 348 USD at TSwatch and they are offering 10% off with WU or 8% off with CC and 20 USD DHL shipping. It was the best deal I could find and they have been incredible. Ordered one night, next night payment was fully processed, next night QC photos, next night a retake of a few photos I requested and even sent 1 additional picture that same night when I requested. They are suppose to be mailing today!
Like look at the different angle in 3 pictures of the same watch: (BTW, I have accepted this watch, just using for illustration purposes)
In order of priorities:
1- This (3878) on strap
2- 3777 from ZF on bracelet
3- Petit prince from ZF on strap.
If I had to start over this is what I would do.
The 3878 is the prettiest pilot chrono ever made, both gen and rep. I'd get the bracelet on the rep just because I hate rep straps. The rep buckles are also usually not very well made (sharp edges, non uniform brushing, waviness of polished surface, wrong IWC logo aspect ratio, etc. Unless someone care to share macro shots of the strap's buckles, I'm more than happy to be proven wrong.
It looks way better on a gator strap, that's why so many of us are investing in a strap of better quality, some even in an OEM strap.
I'm going to bracelet just to have it and switch sometimes but I will get a gator strap. Ant of you have some advice on where get a good strap of matching colour?
I was thinking about this one
http://m.ebay.com/itm/321948825794?_mwBanner=1
I was thinking about this one
http://m.ebay.com/itm/321948825794?_mwBanner=1
Lucky owners! Any update on the robustness of the movement. I'd buy this watch in a second but the lack of decent watchsmiths in my city is keeping me away, just in case something goes down.. Thanks
If you want a reliable movement, either don't buy a rep or go for a quartz movement. As a matter of fact, sad but true.
I hear what you're saying, but the thing is I've got quite a few reps along with a few gens and all of them are always on the winder or on the wrist and ask of them have been working perfectly, almost as good as my gens. It's just that one has heard a lot about this movement with seconds at six problem and all... Was hoping some seniors on here would have more insight about changes if any in this movement
No changes with the movement buddy. If you want the 3878 you've gotta take it along with the risks.
Almost every dealer is listing this with an improved movement.
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